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Snowshoe race announced

The Sacramento Mountains Snowshoe Challenge begins Dec. 13 at Ski Apache. The first of three races, the 1.5 K loop on Saturday will take place on the lower mountain, just outside the boundary line on Easy Street.

The first of three races, the 1.5 K loop on Saturday will take place on the lower mountain, just outside the boundary line on Easy Street. The race must be over by the time the lifts open at 9 a.m., so the race will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

Tomas Forsmann, organizer of the series, notes that this type of event takes place at other ski areas and envisions the series to be a regional one with the second race on Jan. 9 being held at Cloudcroft. The last race will be held Feb. 6, again at Ski Apache.

“Ski Apache is able to make snow, so if there is not enough at Cloudcroft, we will move that race back,” explained Forsmann.

The idea of a snowshoe competition was a natural one for Forsmann, stationed at Holloman Air Force Base as part of the German military contingent and who is an avid marathoner, bicycle competitor and outdoor enthusiast.

“The course is not terribly difficult,” Forsmann said. “The race itself is a great way to be outdoors doing something physical along with other friendly competitors.”

Registration is $15 per race and will take place immediately preceding the race. All proceeds will go to the Ski Apache Adaptive Sports program. For those interested in racing but who do not own snowshoes, Forsmann is arranging for donated equipment to be available for the races.

For more information, go to the Sacramento Mountains Snowshoe Challenge on Facebook or call Tomas Forsmann at 575-921-8067.